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George Murcell
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Biography
Introduction
Patricia Elvi Hake, born on 29 January 1931, is a British actress who uses the name Elvi Hale professionally.
Raised in Romford, Essex, she may be best known for playing Anne of Cleves in The Six Wives of Henry VIII, broadcast in 1970. Hale was nominated for a BAFTA award for most promising film newcomer for her performance in Wendy Toye's True as a Turtle (1957). She retired from film and television work in 1990.
Selected filmography
- True as a Turtle (1957) - Ann
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) - Petula
- The Navy Lark (1959) - Leading WREN Heather
- The Heroes of Telemark (1965) - Mrs. Sandersen
Personal life
She was married to actor Mike Morgan until his death in 1958. She married character actor George Murcell in 1961 and remained married until his death in 1998.